Q4 Prep
Begins Now
Holiday shopping season is starting earlier than ever, and the partners who come out ahead aren't the ones scrambling later.
Peak demand compresses timelines, intensifies competition, and exposes weak spots fast, revealing which strategies actually hold up under pressure. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the sharpest test of that, with zero room to course-correct in real time. That's exactly what this session is built around.
Our panel will unpack what's important heading into Q4 2026 — from AI search and other shifting distribution channels to changing publisher and partner dynamics — and what it signals for how commerce teams should be thinking about the quarter.
If you work in affiliate marketing, digital publishing, commerce strategy, brand partnerships, or performance marketing, this session will give you a grounded look at what to watch and where to go from here, including concrete takeaways to leave with.
Our Panelists
David Kender
Business Lead
Sean Ryan
Co-Founder
Lena Grotticelli
Vice President
Tarra Tresham
Manager, Publisher Development
Abraham Soussan
COO
Trey Martin
Publisher Account Manager
Agenda
August 24, 2026
1–2 PM Eastern
Be sure to arrive early so you don't miss anything!
1 PM Eastern
Moderator welcome and announcements
1:10 PM Eastern
Panelist discussion
We'll explore what's shifting heading into Q4 2026 with experts navigating these challenges every day. Topics include AI-driven discovery and other ways to meet audiences where they are, Black Friday and Cyber Monday placement strategy, maximizing brand relationships, and more, with takeaways you can implement for your business.
1:45 PM Eastern
Audience Q&A
Got a question for the panel? Whether it's a real challenge you're facing, a trend you want to dig into, or advice straight from the experts, this is your chance to join the conversation.
1:55 PM Eastern
Closing Remarks